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OMB Control No:
1240-0049
ICR Reference No:
201003-1240-049
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200611-1215-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OWCP
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Representative Fee Request
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/26/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/26/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
Responses
8,404
0
12,340
Time Burden (Hours)
5,419
0
7,675
Cost Burden (Dollars)
12,806
0
17,401
Abstract:
Individuals filing for compensation benefits with the Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) may be represented by an attorney or other representative. The representative is entitled to request a fee for services under 20 CFR 10.700-703 (Federal Employees Compensation Act) and 20 CFR 702.132 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act). The fee must be approved by the OWCP before any demand for payment can be made by the representative. Under the FECA, the representative is required to submit for review any fees resulting from representing the claimant in filing for benefits. The program does not make payment, but reviews the fee request to ensure that it is consistent with services provided, and with customary local charges for similar services. Fee requests received have been used to approve attorneys fees, allowing the attorney to pursue payment of an appropriate amount from the claimant. If the fee requested is considered excessive, in view of the criteria outlined in the regulations, the fee approved would be reduced accordingly.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
5 USC 8101 et seq
Name of Law: Federal Employees' Compensation Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
74 FR 46237
09/08/2009
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
74 FR 59243
11/17/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Representative Fee Request
ca-143
attorney fee request
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
8,404
12,340
0
0
-3,936
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
5,419
7,675
0
0
-2,256
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
12,806
17,401
0
0
-4,595
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The reduction in burden hours results from a reduction in reporting of lost time injuries under the Longshore Act and to a decrease in the number of actual requests for approval of attorney fees under the Federal Employee's Compensation Act..
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$161,923
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Cheryl Jordan 202 693-0289 jordan.cheryl@dol.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
11/17/2009
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